Nashville, GA (ZIP 31639) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $211.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (24 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 30, 2021.
Nashville has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 7, 2024.
Nashville has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $7.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 16, 2017.
Nashville has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $200M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Nashville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 15, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Nashville was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 26, 2024, which caused $200M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Mar 16, 2017), causing $7.8M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 11, 1952 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31639 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nashville, GA, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Nashville (ZIP 31639) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 7, 2024.
Nashville has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 30, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31639 was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 26, 2024. This event caused $200M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $211.3M in property damage in the Nashville, GA area (ZIP 31639). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →